Today we celebrate Mother's Day. We remember all our mothers, living and deceased and all the women who have been mothers to us. The Blessed Mother Mary is our Mother.
On the Cross, Jesus gave her to us when He said,
"Behold, your Mother." John 19:27
Meditation: A dear friend gave me a beautiful image of Mary called Madonna Magnificat. Mary's face is captivating and her hands are folded in prayer and clasped together under her chin. She looks like she is pondering. I gaze at this image often and I get lost in prayer as I look at her face. Mary teaches me how to ponder. Mary wants to teach you too.
Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19
Take a moment and be still. Gaze at an image of the face of Mary or an image of Mary gazing at the Baby Jesus. Ponder this image and call upon the Holy Spirit to be with you during this intimate time of prayer. Speak to Mary and ask her to teach you how to ponder as she did. There were many things Mary did not understand but she pondered them in her heart. Ask her for the grace to ponder the things you do not understand. Ask her to be with you as you ponder. Mary was with the Apostles at Pentecost and she is with you always. Mary will teach you how to ponder as she ponders and she will draw you to her Beloved Son Jesus.
Through this ministry, we pray for so many intentions. As we pray for all mothers, we remember in a special way mothers of disabled children that they may embrace their child and see, in their child, the beauty created by God.
A young mother describes her experience as the mother of Christian, a baby born with severe disabilities, including no eyes. Christian's Mom deflected cruel taunts with love. This video shows the love she has for her child, her miracle. Christian and his Mom and Dad are love.
In this is love... 1 John 4:10
Blessed Mother Mary, Queen of the Angels, we entrust to you all these special Moms and their precious little ones. Bless all mothers and wrap them under your protective mantle of love.
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